Claim to fame: Blowing the final call of the Atlanta Braves' 19-inning, 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates last summer. Replays and photographic evidence clearly show that Julio Lugo was out at home, yet Meals called him safe. After the game, Meals admitted he blew the call. The next day, MLB formally acknowledged that Meals blew the call.

Overall, Meals calls three percent fewer walks than an average umpire. ... His overall K/BB is 2.26, slightly on the pitchers' side, but that doesn't translate into fewer runs when he's behind the plate.

Sample PITCHf/x strike zone:July 26, 2011. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez and outfielder Nate McLouth were ejected in the ninth inning of their eventual 19-inning victory for arguing a called strike. (Called strikes against the Braves are shown as red triangles.)